Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cawthorne
In or near Darton.
Cawthorne is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. The village was once a centre of the iron and coal mining industry; today it is part of an a
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Darton · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cawthorne, the nearest railway station is Darton, located 3.6 km away. Entry to the museum is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is S75 4HQ.
About
Cawthorne is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. The village was once a centre of the iron and coal mining industry; today it is part of an affluent commuter belt west of Barnsley. At the 2001 census it had a population of 1,108, increasing to 1,151 at the 2011 Census. The name Cawthorne derives from the Old English caldþorn meaning 'cold thorn'. The village pub, the Spencer Arms, is named after the Spencer-Stanhope family, who once owned large swathes of the local area. Their home was Cannon Hall, the park of which borders the village. Two earlier residences in Cawthorne were Barnby Hall, home of the Barnby family, and Banks Hall, the seat of the Misses Spencer-Stanhope and of a branch of the Greene family. Cawthorne is frequented by ramblers as many walking routes start from the village. The Victoria Jubilee Museum, built to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, was opened in 1889 and contains numerous unusual exhibits including a stuffed cheetah and a two-headed lamb. All Saints' Church overlooks the village, and there is a Methodist church on Darton Road. All Saints contains memorials to the Barnby and Spencer families. In the heart of the village stands Malt Kiln Row, originally the malt kiln for Cannon Hall. Kate Rusby, English folk singer-songwriter, lives in the village with her husband and two children.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum, founded in 1884, showcases a diverse collection of natural history and local curiosities. Visitors can explore exhibits including fossils, stuffed animals, and historical artifacts, all housed in a unique Victorian building. The museum is run by a voluntary committee and is notable for being owned by the local community.
From the Wikipedia article
Cawthorne is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. The village was once a centre of the iron and coal mining industry; today it is part of an affluent commuter belt west of Barnsley. At the 2001 census it had a population of 1,108, increasing to 1,151 at the 2011 Census. The name Cawthorne derives from the Old English caldþorn meaning 'cold thorn'. The village pub, the Spencer Arms, is named after the Spencer-Stanhope family, who once owned large swathes of the local area. Their home was Cannon Hall, the park of which borders the village. Two earlier residences in Cawthorne were Barnby Hall, home of the Barnby family, and Banks Hall, the seat of the Misses Spencer-Stanhope and of a branch of the Greene family. Cawthorne is frequented by ramblers as many walking routes start from the village. The Victoria Jubilee Museum, built to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, was opened in 1889 and contains numerous unusual exhibits including a stuffed cheetah and a two-headed lamb. All Saints' Church overlooks the village, and there is a Methodist church on Darton Road. All Saints contains memorials to the Barnby and Spencer families. In the heart of the village stands Malt Kiln Row, originally the malt kiln for Cannon Hall. Kate Rusby, English folk singer-songwriter, lives in the village with her husband and two children.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5674, -1.5719
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Cawthorne
- Postcode
- S75 4HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penistone and Stocksbridge
- Phone
- +44 1226 790 545
- Nearest railway station
- Darton — 3.6 km
- Official site
- www.aboutbritain.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Cawthorne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cawthorne?
- Cawthorne is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S75 4HQ), in the parish of Cawthorne.
- What is Cawthorne?
- Cawthorne is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. The village was once a centre of the iron and coal mining industry; today it is part of an a
- How do I get to Cawthorne?
- The nearest railway station is Darton, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode S75 4HQ.
- Is Cawthorne free to visit?
- Yes, Cawthorne is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cawthorne?
- The nearest railway station is Darton, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S75 4HQ.